
Paul T. Stein
Of Counsel
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 700
Rockville, Maryland 20852
301-838-3201 direct
301-354-8101 fax
pstein@steinsperling.com
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Since co-founding Stein Sperling 40 years ago, Paul Stein’s belief in the positive change that can be achieved through effective, excellent lawyering has remained constant. Throughout his career, Paul has maintained his commitment to thoroughly understanding each client’s needs, defining clear expectations and goals for their case, and being meticulously prepared to represent them in court or mediation. Paul focuses his practice in the areas of family law and criminal defense.
Paul, a successful trial lawyer and former prosecutor, knows when to litigate, and how to negotiate. Whether in the courtroom or negotiating in a conference room, Paul is able to parlay his superb trial skills and tactical excellence into winning strategies for his client. He is a skilled judge of people and of human dynamics, and recognizes the direct relevance of these dynamics in the context of a hotly contested and emotionally charged case. He prides himself on his ability to combine his experience, insight and thorough subject matter knowledge in bringing about effective solutions for his clients, both in and outside of the courtroom.
A lifelong student of trial law and advocacy, Paul is passionate about mentoring the next generation of lawyers, within Stein Sperling and in the broader community. For 37 years he has served as an adjunct professor in the Trial Practice Program at American University’s Washington College of Law. He has also taught litigation to paralegals at the University of Maryland and lectured to bar groups and community organizations on issues related to family law and criminal defense. In 2003 his peers in the Trial Bar elected Paul as a fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers, a recognition that is bestowed on only 1% of the trial lawyers population of any given state.
Paul, a successful trial lawyer and former prosecutor, knows when to litigate, and how to negotiate. Whether in the courtroom or negotiating in a conference room, Paul is able to parlay his superb trial skills and tactical excellence into winning strategies for his client. He is a skilled judge of people and of human dynamics, and recognizes the direct relevance of these dynamics in the context of a hotly contested and emotionally charged case. He prides himself on his ability to combine his experience, insight and thorough subject matter knowledge in bringing about effective solutions for his clients, both in and outside of the courtroom.
A lifelong student of trial law and advocacy, Paul is passionate about mentoring the next generation of lawyers, within Stein Sperling and in the broader community. For 37 years he has served as an adjunct professor in the Trial Practice Program at American University’s Washington College of Law. He has also taught litigation to paralegals at the University of Maryland and lectured to bar groups and community organizations on issues related to family law and criminal defense. In 2003 his peers in the Trial Bar elected Paul as a fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers, a recognition that is bestowed on only 1% of the trial lawyers population of any given state.
University of Maryland
American University Washington College of Law
American University Washington College of Law
In his leisure time, Paul loves traveling to visit his adult children and grandchildren. He is also an avid photographer, and much of his work hangs in his office.
Admissions & Certifications
Maryland
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Memberships & Activities
Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
Best Lawyers (2012-2023)
Maryland Super Lawyer (2007-2019)
Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Bar Leader
Bethesda Magazine
The National Trial Lawyers (2011-present)
Admissions & Certifications
Maryland
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Memberships & Activities
Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
- Executive Committee, Past Member
- Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Past Member
- Committee for Teaching Trial and Appellate Advocacy (2007-2008)
- Trial Practice Program
- Adjunct Professor (1982-present)
- Past Inquiry Panel Member
- Past President
- Court-Appointed Mediator
- Past Member
- Board Member
- Board of Directors, Past Member
- Finance Committee, Past Member
- Past Panel-Chair for Medical Malpractice Hearings
- Past Chairman
- Master of the Bench (2015-present)
Best Lawyers (2012-2023)
Maryland Super Lawyer (2007-2019)
- Top 10 Attorneys in Maryland (2018-2019)
- Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland (2015-2019)
- Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, D.C. (2016-2019)
Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Bar Leader
Bethesda Magazine
- Top Attorney (2019)
- Top Criminal Lawyer (2015)
- Top Family Lawyer (2015)
- Top Civil Litigation Lawyer (2015)
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland
- Award for Superior Proficiency in the Art and Science of Trial Advocacy
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Maryland (2014)
The National Trial Lawyers (2011-present)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland,






